curator

as in guardian
a person who is in charge of the things in a museum, zoo, etc. a curator seeking an addition to the collection

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Recent Examples of curator In 2022, curators at a museum in Ulm, Germany, began offering scents for patrons to savor while gazing at various paintings in their collection. Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 July 2025 The Bronx Museum of the Arts has announced Shamim M. Momin as its next director and chief curator. News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2025 Museum staff revised and neutralized some of curator Dara Jaffe’s accompanying wall text — though some critics, including Michael Schulman of The New Yorker, thought there was little or nothing for which to apologize. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025 Guest curators of the free exhibition include Nile Rodgers and the Last Dinner Party; watch a video of the latter group discussing the archive. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for curator
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Noun
  • All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.
    Theresa Clift July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
  • The deaths of at least 27 children and staff at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas have some parents and guardians questioning the safety of summer camps, especially as global warming increases risks of extreme weather.
    Julia Simon, NPR, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • The district's plan doesn’t require support staff, like front office, custodian or cafeteria workers, to reapply for their jobs.
    Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • Parents or account custodians could place up to an additional $5,000 in post-tax contributions annually into the account, which would invest in index funds.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • The other directs them to write letters to Butler staff and janitors who were tasked with cleaning the library afterward.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
  • Job losses in June were attributed to the state's professional and business services sector (a wide-ranging sector which includes job titles such as accountant, lawyer, janitor and security guard), which declined by 9,000, and the manufacturing sector, which declined by 4,000.
    Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
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  • Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.
    Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
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  • The property’s fifth bedroom is found in the separate guesthouse—perfect for hosting friends, family, or a live-in caretaker.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
  • Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch The legendary comedian brings his BAFTA-winning experience to the role of Hogwarts' grim caretaker.
    Marni Rose McFall Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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  • Montreux Media Ventures is a pioneering steward of cultural heritage, presiding over one of the world’s most significant audio-visual Collection from the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
  • Entry level candidates can join the deck, engine or steward’s department in an entry-level position by contacting a company or a union hall or training at a maritime academy, college, school or training establishment.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 July 2025

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“Curator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curator. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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